1956 Buick 40 vs. 2003 Suzuki Ignis
To start off, 2003 Suzuki Ignis is newer by 47 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Buick 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Buick 40 would be higher. At 5,279 cc (8 cylinders), 1956 Buick 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Buick 40 (252 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 171 more horse power than 2003 Suzuki Ignis. (81 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 Buick 40 should accelerate faster than 2003 Suzuki Ignis. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Buick 40 weights approximately 650 kg more than 2003 Suzuki Ignis. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2003 Suzuki Ignis is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1956 Buick 40. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 Suzuki Ignis will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1956 Buick 40 (462 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 354 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Suzuki Ignis. (108 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1956 Buick 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Suzuki Ignis.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Buick 40 | 2003 Suzuki Ignis | |
| Make | Buick | Suzuki |
| Model | 40 | Ignis |
| Year Released | 1956 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5279 cc | 1248 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 252 HP | 81 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 462 Nm | 108 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 78.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81.4 mm | 69.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Vehicle Weight | 1590 kg | 940 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1600 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2370 mm |
